RE: EU-1A
Hey Dan, David’s got it pretty well summed up as far as Big Block RE engines that are in production as of today, just no Jett 120 anymore. I’d have to say for me there is only one choice for an EU-1A today a Jett 1.00 LX turning a APC 12/8 at around 15,000 on the ground. This based on the size and weight (9.5 -10.5+lbs) these birds come out at when finished. You’ll want all the power you can get with this Bird! Well that again based on the flight performance one is looking for though, all the EU-1A’s I’ve seen powered with even the top 60’s (Rossi, YS, OPS) were underpowered in my book. It’s just a huge plane compared to the other designs of the era. Will be keeping an eye on what you do with the finish. [quote]ORIGINAL: SPLIT S Paul, that's a good question regarding power plants. What's out there in rear exhaust anymore? Dan [/quote]
Posted on: 9/18/2012 9:15 AM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Tiger Tail Kit For Sale
Hey Vince, Lewis just let me know it sold !! Someone got a great Pattern Plane!
Posted on: 9/16/2012 7:39 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: new Web Site
Yup, it’s working www.rccityfl.com Site looks GOOD too! Boy, a couple of LA-1's are looking good for me!
Posted on: 9/16/2012 7:22 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: EU-1A
Hey Dan, Nice EU-1A! Looks in good shape there Bud! Just a little prep and she should be ready for paint pretty fast. What are you planning for Power?
Posted on: 9/16/2012 6:27 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: zigsaw Atlanta
Hey Erik, How’s the Atlanta coming along? I haven’t seen or heard anything lately.
Posted on: 8/27/2012 10:08 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Bootlegger?
Hey Mike, Take a look here for the plan http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11117712/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm Bryan did a great job cleaning up the plan.
Posted on: 8/27/2012 8:40 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Scott It’s the original tank with the kit. It fits in the 2 front bulkheads perfectly and since its tight working in there I used it as the holder/locator for the header tank wrapped in foam. I ended up boring even more holes in the original tank than in the pic. to the point where it weighed just about as much as some foam; it looked like Swiss cheese when I was done. Quick pick of the Rossi and the header tank system on the stand.Works Great and no bubbles in the line. for those that are interested in the NOVAROSS REX 61F, some info here. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=22498417&postcount=136 [quote]ORIGINAL: PatternPilot Paul, Sounds good with the header tank, and main on cg.. should be sweet ... what is the plastic unit with all the holes in it ? Also yep servos are key in saving weight.. I also see your selling your sd10... great deal... but can't believe your selling a great radio :) scott [/quote]
Posted on: 8/20/2012 9:46 AM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
: pitstop000 Scott, I’m still working out my fuel system on the Test stand, but aiming to put the 16 oz
Posted on: 8/8/2012 8:48 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Going back to wing joiner, forgot to post this at the time. Here are pics of it all done, used G-flex epoxy for putting it together. One to one by volume or 1.1 to 1 by weight, this epoxy can take flex without cracking like other epoxies once stressed. This was the heavier of the 2 wing joiners so it went into the OS powered Dirty Birdy.
Posted on: 8/8/2012 7:34 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Anytime Bud! [quote]ORIGINAL: jet22b pitstop000, Another sweet setup!!! Can I come and hangout in your worshop???[:D] Sonny aka jet22b [/quote]
Posted on: 8/7/2012 8:02 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Thanks Guys for all the compliments! “Pipe mount” I’m using a regular DaveBrown tune pipe mount, not the Hush-clamp, I don’t trust O rings for retaining a pipe and rather strap it with a metal zip tie. “Spinner” Custom moded 2 ¼ Tru-Turn FAI spinner. Here are some pics of the OS 65 AX powered Dirty Birdy, “BD 1”
Posted on: 8/6/2012 3:18 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Want to purchase Joe Bridi Mamma Mia Plans...
Mike just send your e-mail instead!
Posted on: 8/5/2012 8:50 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Want to purchase Joe Bridi Mamma Mia Plans...
I'll send a PM, link didn't work again!!
Posted on: 8/5/2012 8:42 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Want to purchase Joe Bridi Mamma Mia Plans...
oops!!
Posted on: 8/5/2012 8:37 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Want to purchase Joe Bridi Mamma Mia Plans...
oops !! .
Posted on: 8/5/2012 8:36 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
FINALLY DONE !! More pics Guys.
Posted on: 8/5/2012 12:51 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Thanks Sonny, "Flight Report" sure, that's comming up. This NovaRossi DB and the other OS powered DB will both be at the NECPO event on Sept 8, 2012 in Farmington CT Any qualified pilot will have a chance to fly either one at the event. [quote]ORIGINAL: jet22b pitstop000 Very nice setup!!! I wish I still Had my Rossi CX61.[:o] Have fun and we want a flight report, please!! Sonny
Posted on: 8/5/2012 12:37 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
NovaRossi REX CX61 installation pics.
Posted on: 8/5/2012 8:07 AM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Hey Jeff, Yes this one was done by Heli Arch/TIG, but I’ve also done them with the aluminum welding rods. [quote]ORIGINAL: JeffH Did you TIG the header together? [/quote] Scott, need a lot more equipment for such an endeavor. I can do them if I run out of options. I just need a more precision bender which I finally have found though. [quote]ORIGINAL: PatternPilot looks like paul is going into the header bussiness..... [/quote]
Posted on: 8/3/2012 7:33 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Ben, more pics of the glassing and how it turned out before paint. It came out better than I thought for working with a painted fuse , TAPE is your friend!! I used UFO thin and some accelerator to do the glassing instead of epoxy, very quick and light process. [quote]ORIGINAL: Strega1 Hey Paul When you are done with this project, please furnish more pics and a blow by blow on how you did this particular cut to the firewall. I'll be doing the same with my project, either the side exhaust w/ Performance Specialties tune muffler, or the RE Rossi and modifications. I'll furnish plenty of photos Thanks for all the info and the photos. Ben Cubillos El Paso, Texas [/quote]
Posted on: 8/3/2012 12:21 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
header done!!, this has put me behind schedule but worth the power the NOVAROSSI 61 produces
Posted on: 8/2/2012 8:59 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Scott, I’m still working out my fuel system on the Test stand, but aiming to put the 16 oz close to the CG if possible with my setup. “HEADER UPDATE” Even after tweaking the stock NovaRossi header, the clearance that I was looking for could not be achieved, so I cut the exhaust flange off a strait header and bent a new pipe and welded it together. Now I’m back in business, just need to clean up the weld and polish her up. Everything good to go as far as the exhaust.
Posted on: 8/2/2012 10:59 AM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Ben, the header ends up being too close to the fuse so I needed to tweak it so the pipe could be mounted on the side of the fuse. I put in a balsa block and contoured it for the header fit, then glassed over that. I also contoured the back of the block so you can still fit the stock tank, but I’m using a 2 oz tank in the location of the stock tank with a 16oz behind that. The NovaRossi 61 is a very thirsty engine when running high rpm. [quote]ORIGINAL: Strega1 Hey Paul Thanks for the pics and the info on the DB and Rossi. I'm at a loss on the header. Why did you have to bend it? Was there an obstruction? Does all this grinding weaken the firewal? How are you going to reinforce it and with what? When you are done with this project, please furnish more pics and a blow by blow on how you did this particular cut to the firewall. I'll be doing the same with my project, either the side exhaust w/ Performance Specialties tune muffler, or the RE Rossi and modifications. I'll furnish plenty of photos Thanks for all the info and the photos. Ben Cubillos El Paso, Texas [/quote]
Posted on: 7/31/2012 4:52 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Ralph, I use a torch to heat it up until it’s easily bendable. I use metal bars inside and or on the outside of the tubing to make it bend. I use oak hardwood pieces with a bored hole to clamp in the vise as not to mar the header. Here are the two torches that I use; if you’re not careful with the heat from the torches you can melt the aluminum. I have on occasion ruined a header or two using this process ............................ [quote]ORIGINAL: Ralph White Paul, How did you go about re-bending the header? I was afraid the header might kink if I tried re-bending it. Ralph White [/quote]
Posted on: 7/31/2012 4:38 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Hey Ben, Here are some pics of how much I ended up grinding and cutting to get the header to fit, I've also had to rebend the header. All worth it for me to get this powerhouse into the Dirty Birdy! [quote]ORIGINAL: Strega1 Hello, Paul I see that you are using the Rossi (Nova) reat exhaust. I'm in the prosces of using the standard Rossi 3 port with a tune muffler from Performance Specialties. So far everything is kosher but I'm using the Bob Brown 120sf composite radial mount and it will fit the firewall. I rather use the 5port RE Rossi as it has a lot more power and I can use a pipe. How bad or how musch did you have to grind or cut the firewall in order to make the header fit. Your help is appriciated. Thanks in advance to you and everyone that has written to me with advice. Ben Cubillos El Paso, Texas [/quote]
Posted on: 7/30/2012 9:38 AM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Ben, Jeff, Yes to get the header to fit with clearance you’ll have to go into the side of the fuse. I’m not concerned about the repair work because I’m shooting all the white on this fuse with yellow and doing a black canopy. Here is a pic of the mods I made to the mount just to get the motor back enough before getting into the fuse work.
Posted on: 7/28/2012 8:14 AM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Thanks Guys! I had thought about doing a carbon fiber sandwich Scott but like Chief I just need them ready ASAP. The most time has been spent just getting the NovaRossi RE shoehorned in! The O.S. was a piece of cake to install. If all goes well I’ll be breaking in the engines tomorrow, now back to the shop assembling these two birds. [quote]ORIGINAL: PatternPilot nice work Paul...... Why not do like we did with LA1 and do a hard balsa and carbon fiber and hard balsa sandwich... did have a small peice of ply also in middle where we cut out for pipe... super strong and super light.. s [/quote] [quote]ORIGINAL: ChiefK Very neat job Paul. ChiefK [/quote]
Posted on: 7/27/2012 2:30 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Chief, I decided to lighten it up a little, saved me another 1.5 oz., now to do the second wing. Back to the shop. [quote]ORIGINAL: ChiefK Pitstop, I also thought that the aluminum dihedral brace/wing-half joiner was overkill. I drilled lots of holes in mine before gluing it in, but haven't got a way to accurately weigh the plane. ChiefK [/quote]
Posted on: 7/25/2012 10:54 AM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Dirty Birdy ARF
Has anyone lightened up the aluminum wing joiner with some holes or is everyone just assembling it as in the manual. I just think its overkill as is and some weight could be saved, just wondering any thoughts on the matter.
Posted on: 7/25/2012 6:58 AM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: If you had to choose which 3 would it be
So, how many Arrow's and A/800's are being built?
Posted on: 7/24/2012 12:58 PM by Author "pitstop000" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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